ENVS Semester 1 Final Exam Reveiw

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What biome has the highest biodiversity due to abundant precipitation and direct sunlight?

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Tropical Rainforest

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What is the term for the area of land where water drains off into a common outlet such as a stream or river?

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Watershed

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In eutrophication, why do dissolved oxygen levels decrease?

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Decomposers use it in cellular respiration.

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What are some threats to water resources?

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Pollution, over-extraction, and industrial runoff.

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Which processes are responsible for the water cycle?

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Evaporation and precipitation.

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is eutrophication?

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A process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the significance of watersheds?

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They are crucial for managing water resources and maintaining water quality.

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What is the impact of deforestation on water resources?

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It can lead to increased runoff, reduced water quality, and loss of habitat.